Fully Funded Aston University Ferguson Scholarship in UK for Africans 2025
The Aston University Ferguson Scholarship for the academic year 2025/26 offers full scholarships worth £22,500 to students from Africa and India. This scholarship, funded by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust, supports students who might not otherwise have the financial means to study in the UK.
If you’re interested in applying, please read the full post for details on eligibility, benefits, and the application process.
Aston University Ferguson Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Study Location: Aston University, UK
- Scholarship Type: Postgraduate | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African countries, India
- Scholarship Value: Full tuition fees of £22,500 plus £6,000 for living expenses
- Deadline: July 31, 2025
About the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
Founded in 1979 by John and Elnora Ferguson, the trust’s mission focuses on education, peace, and poverty reduction in developing countries. The Ferguson family has always been committed to helping communities globally, and since its founding, the trust has distributed nearly £60 million to charitable causes both in the UK and abroad.
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Ferguson Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Aston University Ferguson Scholarship, you must:
- Have a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the eligible postgraduate courses.
- Be a national of India or an African country.
- Hold a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Submit a strong personal statement as part of your application.
- Be a self-funded student (no external funding).
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship offers:
- Full tuition fees (worth £22,500) for the 2025/26 academic year.
- £6,000 additional support for living expenses.
Available Courses
The Ferguson Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate programs:
- MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
- MSc Drug Delivery
- MSc Pharmacokinetics
- MSc Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Psychology (Conversion)
- MSc Health Psychology
- MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
How to Apply
To apply for the Aston University Ferguson Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Submit an application for your chosen course by selecting “APPLY NOW” on the course webpage (choose from the programs listed above).
- Complete the scholarship web form at the bottom of the page before the scholarship deadline (June 30, 2025).
- You’ll need to include your 9-digit application number starting with “25…….”
- The scholarship results will be announced by July 31, 2025 (midnight UK time).
For any questions about the scholarship, please contact Bhavisha Koner at HLS_Exchange@aston.ac.uk.
Deadline for applications: July 31, 2025
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